Damira Baby Formula Health Alert in Spain

Spain’s food safety authorities have issued a health alert for certain Damira infant formula batches due to a possible contamination with cereulide, a toxin that can cause vomiting and other digestive symptoms in babies.

The manufacturer, Lactalis Nutrición Iberia, is withdrawing the affected products from the market as a precaution while the situation is investigated, and the alert remains active at national level.

Which Damira products are affected?

Only specific Damira Natur formulas and batch numbers are included in the alert. Parents should check both the product name and the batch code printed on the tin.

• Damira Natur 1 – 800 g tin, batch number 8000003307, best before date 19/02/2027.
• Damira Natur 2 – 800 g tin, batch number 8000003302, best before date 29/01/2027.

If the tin does not match these exact batch codes and dates, it is not included in this particular alert.

What should I do if I have one of these tins?

If you find that you have one of the affected batches at home, you should stop using it immediately, even if the tin looks and smells normal.

The safest options are to discard the product or return it to the shop or pharmacy where you bought it, following the instructions they provide. Do not continue feeding it to your baby “to finish the tin”, even if your child seems fine.

What if my baby has already consumed the affected formula?

If your baby has already taken formula from one of the affected batches but is currently well, there is usually no need to panic. Keep a close eye on them over the next hours.

If they develop repeated vomiting, unusual drowsiness, signs of dehydration (fewer wet nappies, very dry mouth, no tears when crying) or any other worrying symptoms, contact your paediatrician, your local health centre or emergency services and mention the Damira formula alert.

What is cereulide and how dangerous is it?

Cereulide is a toxin produced by certain strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus. When ingested in high enough amounts, it can trigger acute food poisoning with nausea and vomiting, typically within a few hours.

Most cases are short-lived and resolve with supportive care, but babies and small children are more vulnerable to dehydration, so monitoring and medical advice are especially important in this age group.

Are all Damira products unsafe now?

No. The alert is limited to the clearly identified Damira Natur 1 and Damira Natur 2 batches mentioned above. Other Damira products and batch codes are not part of this alert and are considered safe to use.

If you use Damira but your tin has a different batch number and best-before date, there is no specific recommendation to stop using it because of this incident.

Advice for expat parents in Spain

For foreign parents living in Spain, it can be difficult to follow food alerts that appear first in Spanish. When in doubt, you can take the tin to your pharmacy or paediatrician and ask them to check the batch number against the official alert.

If you decide to switch formula, ask your doctor or paediatric nurse for a suitable equivalent brand, especially if your baby is on a special type of formula (for example, anti-reflux or hypoallergenic). Avoid changing products repeatedly without medical advice.

Where can I find official updates?

Official information and updates are published on Spain’s food safety agency website (AESAN) in the alerts section, where you can see affected products, batch numbers and any extensions of the alert. You can access it here: Spain’s food safety agency (AESAN).

You can also follow notices from your regional health authority and ask at your local health centre or pharmacy if you are unsure how the alert affects you.